GAS APPLIANCE CONNECTOR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GAS APPLIANCE
CONNECTOR
Installation Instructions
Read safety instructions before installing
CONNECTION CONFIGURATIONS
OR
OR
Appliance Side
OR
Gas Supply
Side
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read entirely before installing
To avoid injury (including death) or property damage,
read and understand this entire instruction sheet before
installing your gas connector. Follow all instructions
and safety precautions during installation, use and
maintenance. If you do not understand any of these
instructions or precautions, call a licensed plumber. Any
damage to the connector or product failures that occur
as a result of improper installation or neglect to follow
these instructions will void this limited warranty.
1. WARNING! To prevent corrosion, DO NOT allow strong
cleaning solutions or chemicals to come in contact with the
connector. These include acids, solvents, solder fluxes with
zinc chlorides, ammonia, chlorinated chemicals and any liquid
with chlorine such as laundry bleach or dish detergent.
2. An accessible manual gas shut-off must be present on the
gas supply ahead of the connector. DO NOT PROCEED WITH
THIS INSTALLATION IS A SHUT-OFF VALVE IS NOT PRESENT
- CALL A LICENSED PLUMBER FOR ASSISTANCE.
3. DO NOT assemble the connector nut directly to male pipe
thread.
4. DO NOT install the gas connector so that it is concealed
within or runs through any wall, floor or other partition. The
gas outlet must be in the same room as the appliance. This is
so it is visible for periodic inspection.
5. The connector should be of adequate length to reach from
the gas supply line to the appliance without stretching.
NEVER join two or more connectors to make a longer
connector.
6. NEVER USE A GAS CONNECTOR if a new appliance is
purchased or an existing appliance is moved, a new connector
MUST be used.
7. Only the fittings supplied with this connector or those
manufactured and recommended by Waterline Products Co.,
should be used.
8. Connectors are designed for occasional movement after
installation. Not for use on castered equipment. Repeated
bending, flexing or extreme vibration will cause metal fatigue
and must be avoided.
9. This flexible gas connector is to be used on natural or
LP/propane gas supply systems with operating pressures no
higher than 1/2lb. per square inch.
10. DO NOT KINK, TWIST OR BEND the connector smaller than
1-1/2” internal diameter (approximately the diameter of a
golf ball). Avoid sharp bends - no right angles.
11. To avoid corrosion, do not allow connector to come in
contact with foreign objects such as wall studs, electrical
wiring, copper or iron pipe, paneling, sheet metal etc.
12. DO NOT use gas connector or gas supply line for the
appliance ground.
13. This product meets national building codes and the ANSI
standard for gas connectors (ANSI Z21.24). However, local
codes and regulations prevail. Contact your local municipality
to verify applicable codes.
14. Some Provinces in Canada require installations to be
preformed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber or
gas fitter. Where the appliance is to be installed, contact your
local Municipality to verify applicable code.
GLOSSARY
Flare: tapered (beveled) surface of connector nut or fitting
where the seal occurs. Pipe thread sealant should NEVER
be applied to the flare surface.
Flare nut with Hex surface
Flare seat (internal)
Male Pipe threads - the external pipe thread
that protrudes from the fitting and fits into the female pipe thread.
(also referred to as ‘MIP’ - Male Pipe Thread)
Male Pipe threads apply pipe sealant
here
Flare End insert into connector
flare nut
DO NOT apply sealant
to this end
Hex surface
Female Pipe threads - the external pipe thread that receives a male pipe thread.
(also referred to as ‘FIP’ - Female Pipe Thread)
Male Tapped Female - all male connector fittings are threaded to
also function as a female fitting one thread size smaller.
Female Pipe threads insert male pipe (not flared)
threads into this receptacle
Product technical specifications and details may be altered without notice.
1. SHUT OFF THE GAS with the shut-off valve near the
appliance on the gas supply line. If a shut-off valve is
not present on the gas line, it is recommended that you
consult a licensed plumber for proper installation
before completing connector installation.
2. REMOVE EXISTING/OLD CONNECTOR AND FITTING
(if present) from the gas supply and appliance.
3. UNCOIL NEW CONNECTOR. This makes the
installation easier and helps avoid twisting or kinking of
the connector. Remove fittings if attached to new
connector.
4. CLEAN THE GAS SUPPLY PIPE OR VALVE with a
soft-bristle brush (i.e. scrub brush) to remove any debris.
5. SELECT FITTINGS by testing the fittings on both the
gas line and appliance line prior to proceeding. If
installing an appliance kit, it contains fittings to
accommodate most standard appliances.
REMOVE AND SET ASIDE.
WARNING!
DO NOT USE PIPE THREAD SEALANT ON ANY FLARED
ENDS, BECAUSE IT WILL NOT OBTAIN A LEAK-FREE SEAL.
Keep flare end of fitting and flare seats of connector nut
free of grease, oil, pipe thread sealant.
• Use a wrench only on the hex surfaces of the fittings.
• DO NOT USE A PIPE WRENCH OR CHANNEL LOCK
PLIERS ON THE CONNECTOR FLARE NUT. The nut can be
damaged or you will not achieve sufficient tightening
torque which will result in leaking gas.
Use open-end or adjustable wrenches only.
6. ATTACH FITTING TO GAS SUPPLY LINE
(choose scenario A or B)
Flared end - DO NOT use pipe thread sealant here
GAS SUPPLY
A. If the shut-off valve has a female threaded end:
i. Open the pipe thread sealant packet. Hold the fitting
in your hand, with the flare end in the hand. Apply a
liberal amount of pipe sealant to the first half of the
male pipe threads, starting at the opening of the
fitting. Smooth with finger or small brush (if using
finger, make sure to wipe so you don’t get thread
sealant on the flare threads.)
ii. ATTACH THE FITTING onto the valve. Tighten by hand
as tight as possible.
iii. ATTACH THE FITTING. Hold valve with an open-end
or adjustable wrench. Hold fitting with another
open-end or adjustable wrench. Turn wrench on fitting
clockwise to tighten while stabilizing the valve with a
counter-clockwise grip.
B. If the
Male Pipe threads - apply pipe thread sealant here
shut-off valve
has a flare
end:
GAS SUPPLY
i. Connect
the connector
flare nut
directly to the valve without a fitting. DO NOT USE PIPE
THREAD SEALANT ON THE FLARE OF THE VALVE.
ii. TIGHTENING THE FITTING. Hold valve with an
open-end or adjustable wrench. Hold connector flare
nut with another open-end or adjustable wrench. Turn
wrench on flare nut clockwise to tighten while
stabilizing the valve with a counter-clockwise grip.
7. ATTACH FITTING TO APPLIANCE INLET.
(choose scenario A or B).
Male Pipe threads A. If the appliance
apply pipe thread
sealant here
connection has a female
thread end (or regulator):
1. Hold the fitting in your
APPLIANCE
hand, with the flare in
your hand and apply pipe CONNECTION
sealant to the male
threads as detailed in
step 6.A.i.
ii. ATTACH FITTING. Tighten by hand as tight as
possible.
iii. TIGHTEN THE FITTING. Hold regular with an
open-end or adjustable wrench. Hold fitting with
another open-end or adjustable wrench. Turn wrench
on fitting clockwise to tighten while stabilizing the
appliance inlet with a counter-clockwise grip.
B. If the appliance has male pipe threads:
i. Apply pipe sealant to the male pipe threads of the
appliance stub-out
Male Pipe threads as detailed in step
apply pipe thread sealant here
6.A.i.
ii. ATTACH FITTING.
Tighten by hand as
tight as possible.
APPLIANCE
OR
iii. TIGHTEN THE
CONNECTION
FITTING. Hold
appliance inlet
with an open-end
or adjustable wrench.
Use internal threads of fitting
Hold fitting with another
open-end or adjustable wrench. Turn wrench on fitting
clockwise to tighten while stabilizing the appliance
inlet with a counter-clockwise grip.
8. CONNECT CONNECTOR TO THE GAS SUPPLY SIDE.
To simplify installation, the end of the connector should
be straight (a bend in the neck makes tightening
difficult).
WARNING! DO NOT KINK, TWIST or BEND the
connector smaller than 1-1/2” internal diameter
(approximately the diameter of a golf ball). Avoid sharp
bend - no right angles.
A. Tighten by hand as tight as possible.
B. Hold fitting with an open-end or adjustable wrench.
Hold connector flare nut with another open-end or
adjustable wrench. Hold connector flare nut with
another open-end or adjustable wrench. Turn wrench
on connector clockwise to tighten while stabilizing the
fitting with a counter-clockwise grip.
9. CONNECT THE CONNECTOR TO THE APPLIANCE SIDE
A. Tighten by hand as tightly as possible.
B. Hold fitting with an open-end or adjustable wrench.
Hold connector flare nut with another open-end or
adjustable wrench. Turn wrench on connector clockwise
to tighten while stabilizing the fitting with a
counter-clockwise grip.
TESTING THE SYSTEM
WARNING! MATCHES, CANDLES, OPEN FLAMES OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR LEAK TESTING.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT LEAK TESTING BE DONE USING NON-CORROSIVE GAS LEAK DETECTION FLUID.
DISH WASHING DETERGENT, BATH SOAP OR OTHER HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS SHOULD NOT BE USED.
Test all joints
APPLIANCE
CONNECTION
GAS SUPPLY
1. Turn off the gas.
2. Apply enough leak test solution to each threaded joint (including the connector) so that it covers the entire circumference of
the joint. Hold a towel or rag under the joints to catch any spill-over.
3. If there are any leaks, bubbling will appear at the joints. Use a small mirror to view obscured areas. A) if leak is detected,
tighten the connection and retest. B) if a leak is not remedied by tightening, remove the fitting, clean fitting as detailed in step
4 of the installation instructions, reapply pipe thread sealant, reinstall and test. C) if leak is still not remedied or if the odor of
gas is detected, turn off the gas to the appliance and have a licensed plumber correct the problem.
4. After testing, thoroughly rinse all joints with water and dry.
WARNING! IF YOU SMELL GAS, TURN OFF THE GAS AT THE MAIN VALVE AND CALL A LICENSED PLUMBER
TO TEST FOR LEAKS AND FIX ANY PROBLEMS.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMERS
• WATERLINE will replace, FREE OF CHARGE, during the warranty period, its warranted parts it deems defective in
material and/or workmanship under normal installation, use and service. Replacement can be obtained by returning the
product to the original place of purchase, along with the original receipt. This warranty remedy is limited to product
replacement only. Labour charges and/or damages incurred in installation, repair or replacement are excluded. This
remedy is exclusive.
• Any damage to this product as of a result of misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, or any maintenance
or use in violation of instructions furnished by us, will void this limited warranty.
• OTHER THAN THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY, WATERLINE PRODUCTS CO. MAKES NO ADDITIONAL WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE).
• Waterline disclaims responsibility for any failures due to improper installation, use or maintenance.
Product must be installed, used, repaired and maintained by the Buyer in accordance with local codes
and regulations and standards set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
• WATERLINE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THIS PRODUCT WHETHER THE CLAIM IS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY
OR CONTACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT.
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